Ch.16

3. A method of securing a layer of fabric or paper on and around the nail tip to ensure its strength and durability
6. A closely woven, heavy material used for nail wraps
11. A specialized acrylic monomer (non-crosslinking) that has excellent adhesion to the natural nail plate and polymerizes in seconds; used to make wraps and nail adhesives
13. A product specially designed to help adhesives dry more quickly
16. A strip of fabric cut to 1/8” (3.18 mm) in length and applied to the weak point of the nail during Procedure 16-7, Four-Week Fabric Wrap Maintenance, to repair or strengthen a weak point in a nail enhancement
17. A nail enhancement that is strengthened using nail adhesive
18. preformed nail extensions made from ABS or tenite acetate plastic; available in a wide variety of shapes, styles, and colors, such as natural, white, and clear

1. A strong, glossy, tightly woven natural fiber used for nail wrapping that becomes transparent when wrap resin is applied
2. A common thermoplastic used to make light, rigid, molded nail tips
3. A substance used to remove surface moisture and tiny amounts of oil left on the natural nail plate
4. A layer of any kind of nail enhancement product that is applied over the natural nail or nail and tip application for added strength
5. An implement similar to a nail clipper, designed especially for use on nail tips
7. Temporary nail wrap made of very thin paper. Not nearly as strong as a fabric wrap
8. A very thin synthetic mesh with a loose weave
9. Resins are used to coat and secure fabric wraps; made from cyanoacrylate and closely related to those used to create other types of nail enhancements
10. A nail wrap made of silk, linen, or fiberglass
12. A piece of fabric cut to completely cover a crack or break in the nail
14. The bonding agent used to secure the nail tip to the natural nail
15. The point where the free edge of the natural nail meets the tip